FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed an amended beneficial ownership statement with the SEC on November 5, 2026, disclosing a combined 10.0% stake in Grand Canyon Education Inc as of September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Aggregate beneficial ownership: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson each reported beneficial ownership of 2,604,126.69 shares of Grand Canyon Education common stock.
  • Percent of class: The reported holdings represent 10.0% of Grand Canyon Education's outstanding common stock.
  • Sole voting power: FMR LLC reported sole voting power over 2,601,679.00 shares, while Abigail P. Johnson reported sole voting power of 0.00 shares.
  • Sole dispositive power: Both FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson each reported sole dispositive power over 2,604,126.69 shares, with no shared dispositive power.
  • Triggering event date: The event requiring this filing occurred on September 30, 2026.
  • Amendment number: This filing is Amendment No. 3 to the original statement.

FMR LLC Discloses Double-Digit Ownership Position in Phoenix-Based Education Company

According to the filing, FMR LLC, a Delaware-organized parent holding company based at 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, reported aggregate beneficial ownership of 2,604,126.69 shares of Grand Canyon Education Inc common stock (CUSIP 38526M106). Grand Canyon Education Inc, whose principal executive offices are located at 2600 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85017, is the issuer of the securities described in the filing. The filing was signed on November 4, 2026, by Stephanie J. Brown, acting under a power of attorney on behalf of FMR LLC.

The filing also covers Abigail P. Johnson, identified as a United States individual and a separate reporting person. According to the disclosure, Johnson reported the same aggregate beneficial ownership figure of 2,604,126.69 shares and the same 10.0% percent of class. Johnson held sole dispositive power over all those shares but reported sole voting power of 0.00 shares. Stephanie J. Brown also signed on Johnson's behalf, acting under a power of attorney dated January 26, 2023. The filing states that one or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or direct the receipt of dividends or sale proceeds from the common stock, though no single other person's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding shares, according to the disclosure.

The filing certifies, as required, that the securities "were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer." FMR LLC is classified as a parent holding company (type HC), and subsidiary identification information is provided in the filing's Exhibit 99, as referenced under Item 7.

What Was Disclosed

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed Amendment No. 3 to their beneficial ownership statement, reporting a 10.0% stake, equal to 2,604,126.69 shares, in Grand Canyon Education Inc common stock, with the triggering event dated September 30, 2026.